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22/11/2014 at 7:21pm
Location: Derbyshire Outfit: ElddisAvante462 Honda CRV SE2.2 i-Dtec
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We paid the premium and had the Honda fixed tow bar fitted, complete with the specific wiring loom and softwear upgrade to avoid any problems with the rear camra sensors, and also to save the faff of sorting out a detachable towbar every time we wanted to tow as my husband is no longer a spring chicken and finds it difficult to bend or kneel on the floor for any length of time.
There are a few horror stories floating around the caravanning forums regarding those that have gone for the cheaper option and let a local workshop fit a bog standard towbar and wiring loom, only to find its been false economy due to the problems with the rear sensors setting the collision alarm off whist towing or indeed sensing the towball cap or even the towball itself when fitted. Even when a detachable towbar is fitted you still run the risk of the alarms going off once the caravan is hitched up unless you have the correct wiring loom and Honda softwear upgrade installed. It is quite a big job to fit a towbar to a CRV, l was amazed at how much of the rear end had to be dismantled to do the job, quite a bit of the inner rear trim had to be removed, as did the entire rear bumper, it was a full days job, but has been well worth it and the extra cost involved, as it now works very well indeed.
One little heads up though, Honda are due out with a softwear upgrade ( which may have already been fitted to your car if its fresh of the production line) this is to stop the tyre pressure warning light comming on when the tyres get hot on a long journey, and only effects our CRV whilst towing on a motorway in hot weather. Its something that Honda are aware of, and it also effects some of the latest models of the Civic where the same technology is fitted. I have been waiting for an upgrade for a couple of months now, although its never happened again since our dealer reset the fault light for us a couple of months ago, but something to be aware of just in case, as it did cause us a bit of a faff the first time that it happened.
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24/11/2014 at 9:55pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Lochnessmonster on 22/11/2014
Just got our Honda 2.2 diesel CRV yesterday. Can anyone please advise on what towbar to purchase. Wondered if there was a problem with the fixed type recognising the reversing sensors when not towing.......or is it better to get the detachable?
I have a 2010 CR V 2.2 auto and tow a Coachman with MLTPM of 1475kgs, it tows it no problem (22-26 mpg depending on journey, best was 27 mpg on a run into Norfolk, usually 22-24 mpg) would expect better mpg from a manual, auto tends to hunt around 4th and 5th. Auto has max towing weight of 1500kgs, manual 2000 kgs, nose weight 100kgs.
Had a detachable towbar fitted by Honda main dealer at a cost of £675 with twin electrics,(in 2012) my van does not have ATC so no problems in that dept re fuse blowing. Labour cost is based on 4 hours labour, had it fitted by main dealer as the car wa still under Honda warranty, this would avoid any issues with electronics if fitted by an independent and arguing who would rectify. Had no problems at all. The towbar is manufactured by Bosal, only recomendation I would make is to take it off when not using or take off and grease the pin after use and refit as the release knob can get quite stiff. Honda specify the skinny spare should not be used when towing ( I bought a full size matching spare and tyref off E Bay for £200). Also if you have to fit the skinny spare when running solo I was advised turn of the VSA ( car is fitted with 18" wheels ). Hope this helps Initially replied on your original post by mistake
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